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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Susan Montoya Bryan

Why Gene Hackman left Hollywood for Santa Fe before his death

Actor Gene Hackman, winner of Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards in March 1993 - (AP)

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, eschewed fame and made Santa Fe their home decades ago.

They weren’t alone - with many other acclaimed artists making the move over the years, including the former playwright Sam Shepard, actors Shirley MacLaine and Ali MacGraw, and “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin.

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